barnstormed

past tense of barnstorm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstormed
Verb
  • Players in their official uniforms roamed from photo shoots on the indoor practice field — with props like a bag of potato chips set to the side for quick access — to curtained pop-up rooms to record content that will be used on game days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Star players from the Phillies and Twins also roamed the field freely with families, friends and fellow players.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The wafer dissolved almost instantly; his tongue roved around, trying to coax the soggy body of Christ from his molars.
    Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • As cameras roved around the stadium, women popped their booties, danced with friends and vied for a spot in an onstage twerk-off.
    Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Denver encounter also came just days after a mother bear and cub wandered into the city's Harvey Park neighborhood.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sant Ambroeus Aspen A bear recently wandered into a restaurant in Aspen, while another was spotted on Colorado State University's campus during move-in week.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Locals complained tourist gawked at them or traipsed through their yards.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In the story, the dress is a reminder of a more exciting time in the lives of the married protagonists, who have returned to Canada after having traipsed around the globe for years.
    Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Witnesses told officers that the driver of the Buick hopped into a black sedan after leaving the car, according to documents.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the absence of obvious sources of amusement, visitors hopped among booths in feverish pursuit of swag—key chains, stickers, sunglasses.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the brand's newest global ambassadors, Graham, 37, gallivanted around New York for the campaign.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My journalistic interest in the world’s favorite dessert was first piqued on a gloomy December day in 2009, when a friend and I toured a chocolate factory.
    Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The estate, also named Stanley Park, remained in the Marling family for generations, and in 1941 Queen Mary toured the house and grounds before sitting for tea with Lady Beatrice Marling.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two one-hour in-club coached workout a minimum of 2 times per week.
    Sponsored content, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Releford, who couldn’t recall ever converting such a dramatic shot, scored 12 points for the Blue team, which was coached by Ochai Agbaji of the Brooklyn Nets.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Barnstormed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstormed. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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